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Saturday 19 January 2019

Caribbean Cinemas celebrates its 50 Anniversary
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SAN JUAN, PR – On June 2019, Ca- entertainment destination for the
ribbean Cinemas turns 50 years past 50 years. Without your patron-
since it’s foundation in Puerto Rico age and support we would have
and they will celebrate all year not been here today.”, said Rob-
along with prizes and diverse ac- ert Carrady, Caribbean Cinemas’
tivities for employees and their loy- President.
al cinema lovers clientele.
The company also recognizes the
Company’s first cinema was the importance of the role of film distri-
Regency Theatre located in San bution companies throughout the
Juan, Puerto Rico, current home 50 years of history and the support
office for Puerto Rico and most of of business partners whose brands
the territories in the Caribbean, have been tied to the company
there are also local offices in Do- for many years and have seen the
minican Republic and Bolivia. The cinema as a medium to sell their
Company was founded by the products and present their ads or
late Mr. Victor Carrady in 1969 and advertising campaigns.
it still operates as a family owned
business, now under the Direction This year the company will held
of his son, Robert Carrady. a series of events like raffles and
promotions for clients and employ-
Throughout the years, the chain be- ees to commemorate 50 years of
gan their growing route, not only in history. Also, they will coordinate
Puerto Rico, but also to Dominican events targeted to persons with
Republic, and other Caribbean ter- special needs, charities and low-
ritories such as St. Thomas, St. Croix, income communities, as part of
Trinidad, St. Maarten, St. Lucia, St. their social commitment. All these
Kitts, Antigua, Aruba and most re- events will be announced in social
cently Guadeloupe and countries system and the newest Premium which have been an important media and Caribbean Cinemas’
in Center and South America such format auditoriums such as CXC, key element in our development webpage.
as Guyana, Panama and Bolivia. IMAX, 4DX and VIP. They have also and growth, along with my family
In total there are 68 cinemas in 14 developed the Fine Arts concept members. It makes me very proud On Saturday, January 19 Carib-
countries. with Deli Café and other offerings to see the internal professional bean Cinemas will celebrate the
that contribute to the movie-going growth of many of our employees International Popcorn Day. When
Besides the geographic expansion, experience as Cinema Birthdays, through these 50 years and at the purchasing an 85 ounces individu-
Caribbean Cinemas has focused in Gift Certificates and Alternative same time being the employer of al popcorn or combo, it will be up-
innovation and offering the latest Content like the opera, ballet, con- 1,600 persons in Puerto Rico and a sized for a 130 ounces, at no cost.
in technology in the cinema indus- cert and sport events. total of 3,500 persons in the territo- In February, a Valentine’s Day pro-
try. Along the years, the Company ries where we currently have pres- motion will take place and there
has implemented changes such “To me, this 50 years celebration ence. The other big component of will be a search for Caribbean Cin-
as: stadium seating auditoriums, would not be possible without this celebration is our loyal and de- emas’ oldest ticket among clients.
themed cinemas, digital and laser two main components: First, our manding clientele that has made Details of these promotions will be
projection, Dolby Atmos surround loyal and committed employees Caribbean Cinemas their main announced later.q